Hass Avocado from China
The Hass avocado is a small to medium-sized fruit with pebbly, dark green skin that turns purplish-black when ripe, featuring a creamy texture and high oil content. Classified under HTS 0804.40.0040 as a fresh Hass variety or Hass-like avocado as determined by the Secretary of Agriculture. This code specifically covers 'other' Hass and Hass-like avocados beyond small size categories.
Duty Rate — China → United States
7.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify USDA certification that avocados are Hass or Hass-like varieties; ensure phytosanitary certificates confirm pest-free status
• Inspect for ripeness stage to avoid rejection at ports; declare exact origin as duties vary by country